The Mother is, was and always will be the target of a hatred and bitterness


	The Mother is, was and always will be the target of a hatred and bitterness

nariposa

4-27-2008 1:11 AM

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mothers, culture, parenting, family

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4-27-2008 1:31 AM

masbury

Anne Lamott's pretty terrific, and breathtakingly honest.

4-27-2008 3:45 PM

Antara

I dunno, I think Mothers do get a bad rap sometimes, it sure looks to me like a tough job. SOmetimes however, the comments are warranted.

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